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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi, stars likely to play last WC (In Pics)

Football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will feature in their fifth World Cup in Qatar 2022 and it is likely that it might be their last. Along with these two legends of the game who have dominated the tag of being the 'Best' for almost 15 years now, stars like Robert Lewandowski, Neymar Jr., Luis Suarez, Edison Cavani, Karim Benzema and many more are also likely to play their last FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo

The man who has defied science on numerous occasions is already 37 and him playing in the Premier League at this age is a huge achievement itself. The all-time leading goalscorer in the history of football has already told he aims to play the 2024 Euro's but everyone knows the 2026 World Cup is almost impossible. (Image source: Twitter)

Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is already 35 years of age and it will hurt any football fan when they would realise that the little magician's chances of playing the next World Cup are very low. (Image source: Twitter)

Neymar

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Neymar

The Brazil superstar is blessed with extraordinary talent but fitness has remained an issue for him during his career so far. The 30-year-old can be a part of the next World Cup for Brazil but that is achievable only if he changes everything he did in the last four years from now on. (Image Source: Twitter)

Luka Modric

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Luka Modric

The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner made his World Cup debut in 2006 and his sensational period is also likely to get over before the 2026 World Cup. (Image source: Twitter)

Robert Lewandowski

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Robert Lewandowski

The Poland international is already 34-year-old and just like most players in this list, it will be difficult for the lethal forward to remain in the same form until 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Image source: Twitter)

Luis Suarez

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Luis Suarez

The Uruguayian forward with all due respect has already passed his prime when he was literally unstoppable and it likely to see Luis Suarez playing his last World Cup in 2022. He made his World Cup debut in 2010. (Image source: Twitter)

Karim Benzema

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Karim Benzema

After struggling to be a part of the France World Cup winning squad due to various reasons, Real Madrid star striker Karim Benzema will also play his last World Cup (likely) as he's already 34 years of age. (Image source: Twitter)